Roy A. Childs, Jr. Fund for Independent Scholars
Status: Inactive/Historical program
Overview: The Roy A. Childs, Jr. Fund for Independent Scholars was a program of the Center for Independent Thought that issued grants to classical liberal scholars who were not associated with an educational institution or research organization, and who produced publishable book-length manuscripts. The program is no longer active.
Eligibility:
Classical liberal scholarsIndependent scholars (not affiliated with educational institutions or research organizations)Scholars producing publishable book-length manuscripts
Focus Areas:
Classical liberal and libertarian thoughtScholarly works on liberty, individual rights, and political philosophy
About Roy A. Childs, Jr. (1949-1992):
Leader in the emergence and growth of the U.S. libertarian movementEditor of Libertarian Review (1977-1981), promoting an expansive vision for libertariansEditorial director at Laissez Faire Books (1984-1992), a project of the Center for Independent ThoughtWorked and wrote as a scholar at the Cato InstituteKnown for polished writing, depth of knowledge, and exceptional breadth of readingEncouraged libertarians to broaden reading beyond economics and philosophy to history, literature, foreign policy, and current affairsDescribed by historian Brian Doherty as "the most consistent personal inspiration and support to a rising generation of young libertarians"Known as tireless networker, letter writer, and phone caller dedicated to promoting libertarian thought and connecting libertarian comradesDied in 1992 at age 43His legacy continues in the growth and development of libertarian thought
Notable Works by Roy Childs:
"The Defense of Capitalism in Our Time" (1974)"The Invisible Hand Strikes Back" (1975)"Open Letter to Ayn Rand" (1969) - credited with starting the anarcho-capitalist movement within libertarianismCritique of Robert Nozick's "Anarchy, State and Utopia"Numerous book reviews, articles, newspaper columns, and op-ed piecesEssays on foreign policy, domestic drug policy, party politics, land reform, and philosophy
Funder: Center for Independent Thought (CIT), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit educational foundation that neither seeks nor accepts government funds
